Doyle v. Shubs

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER

WOODLOCK, District Judge.

This medical malpractice action against Dr. Gerald Shubs, arises from a hysterectomy he performed on Natalie Doyle in February, 1980. Since the operation, Ms. Doyle’s medical condition has substantially deteriorated despite a number of additional surgical procedures. She has lost control over the functioning of her bowels and has been in constant pain.

This action was not commenced, however, until December 2,1986 when the complaint was filed in the District of Rhode Island. Plaintiffs’ counsel moved on July 22,1987 to transfer the case to the…